We have gone from hot, summer weather to some rainy days and yesterday was cold! Today back to sunshine and warmth so typical September weather. I managed to accomplish some finishes and am on the way to getting some other projects completed. This first one is the split 4 patch that is now quilted and waiting for binding (which is made).
This is one more of the ways I am using up the 2 layers cakes from August. This top is waiting for pressing, layering, quilting and binding. But, it will happen!
One more idea for working with the layer cakes, cut into 4.5" squares. I am going to make split 9 patches but use each part as block. They will measure 6" and for a preemie, I need 30 blocks.
This is how the stitched and cut block looks but I will be putting 5 across so I won't make 4 patches stitched together but will lay out the entire quilt top first.
A UFO that was started two years ago and I have dug out strips to work with to make more of these blocks. The blocks measure 8" finished so for a Quilt of Valour, I will need 72 blocks. I have a way to go to get them all done.
This is a Sunbonnet Sue and Sam quilt top that was made by a member of our guild who has since deceased and I offered to layer, quilt and bind the quilt. It is actually kind of cute even if it isn't my normal type of quilt that I make. The figures were all hand appliqued and I machine stitched around the edges so that it would be machine washable.
My finished projects! Three preemie quilts for boys from the two layer cakes.
Two preemies for girls from the layer cakes.
These are blocks that I have made for more survivor quilts. A friend knows of 3 survivors of residential schools and wants to make quilts for them so I offered to make some blocks and asked my Wednesday group if they wanted to contribute. Each quilt needs 12 blocks so I have made enough for one and more blocks have come in so hopefully, we will have a nice variety in each of the quilts.
My aqua rail fence blocks for August Rainbow scrap challenge got made. I also got the 16 patch star made plus my Patterns by Jen 'mushroom' coloured blocks made. The top block looks like mushroom colours but the second one, I am not so sure what I was thinking?
I had a two time outs last week from quilting. My grandson needed me to drive him into Vancouver for an appointment with a retinal specialist. He only has vision in one eye (due to being so prematurely) and his 'good' eye needs to be checked regularly to be ahead of any problems that might arise to impair his vision in his only eye with sight.
Then my husband got called in for another Moh's surgery as they had a cancellation and of course, he took the opportunity without hesitation. It of course, means me driving him and waiting while he has the day surgery. The good part about this is that I have free wifi there through our cable company which offere wireless to their customers. Thank you Shaw!
So, I am getting caught up on my August projects and moving forward with September. I am not sure what the Rainbow scrap challenge colour is but I know the PBJ colour is pineapple so I can dig out some of those scraps for my blocks. She is very efficient at publishing the block instructions on the first of the month so I already have it printed off and ready and waiting.
Stay safe this weekend. And for those of you heading back to school either as teacher or student, I wish you all the possible success for a great year in the classroom or with online learning. Am so happy that I am retired!
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